A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4474282 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476394 epoch_slot_no: 5194 block_no: 4474105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3833 time: 2020-07-26 02:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78be1bed3714583d1157b0c45f36a85dcc4ba809a9d51f0e3dc8541586693fa7Block Operator
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